In a world where ‘fake news’ abounds, there is a tendency for everyone to have an opinion about anything – not necessarily based on fact. This often leads to misplaced self-righteousness and conflict. Wayne, in his homily, will discuss how Jesus dealt with this problem in his time.

Be Like Luke is advice offered by Reverend Canon Dr Gregory Jenks (December 2024). Liz will use Rev Jenks’ work to explore the qualities of the Gospel of Luke that we are invited to emulate.

This week’s homily is entitled ‘Can faith make you well?’ Mark Thomson will explore the themes of spirituality and healing and will share modern day research on the topic.

Noel will be speaking this weekend about the moments of synchronicity in his life, especially at those times when he has attended SMX.

Ingerid Meagher is the homilist this week. Using two much treasured photos, she explores the subject of perspective and how different viewpoints may shape our understanding of the world. It focusses on how a single event can be perceived in multiple ways, or how personal experiences influence our interpretation of reality.

These are fraught times in the realm of war and peace. Many would agree readily that peace is much more than the absence of war. So – what else is involved? Today’s homily will offer a larger context for peacemaking –nourished by the Shalom of God – a state of total well-being. It begins with the small, everyday things we can offer to one another – with clarity and purpose. It accumulates!

This weekend we will be focusing on 'The Season of Creation '. This annual global, ecumenical Christian celebration which starts on September First and goes to October fourth , is a time dedicated to caring for creation through prayer, reflection and action.

Claire shares her spiritual journey from a dyed in the wool Catholic upbringing through different spiritual influences to her present day home with St Mary’s in Exile.

The recent Australian Bishops' Conference released a statement on Social Justice as it affects the homeless and those with mental illness. Karyn will be addressing these issues in the light of the work of Micah Projects.